Jacques Lacoste

Jacques Lacoste He passed away October 22, 2008 in Plassac, France, three miles from his birthplace. Jacques was born September 21, 1938 in Blaye, France. In 1960 he immigrated to the United States, and began working at the French Consulate in Los Angeles, California. In the late sixties he attended beauty school, where he graduated as a professional hairdresser. He began his forty-year hairdressing career in Hollywood with numerous film and theatrical stars as his clients. He moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in March of 1971, opening his first shop in the La Fonda Hotel. While vacationing in Hawaii in 1978 he met the love of his life, Patrice Morelli. Jacques opened a hairdressing shop with Patrice in 1986 and they operated it together for two decades. The shop was well known in northern New Mexico as a place for energetic discussion among interesting people, about politics, art, culture, world travel and good food. Jacques's passion about politics spurred him to become an American citizen in 1980, and to celebrate the event he made a special trip to visit Washington, DC. His other passion was collecting art. His collection included the works of many Native American and New Mexican artists whom he knew personally. The shop closed upon their retirement in October of 2006. In April of 2007 Jacques and his partner moved to Plassac, and purchased an historic home, La Mothe, surrounded by vineyards and overlooking a bucolic river valley. Jacques will be laid to rest in the family mausoleum in Plassac. In addition to being survived by his partner, Patrice, he is also survived by an older sister, a nephew, and two nieces. Written condolences may be sent to: Patrice Morelli, La Mothe 33390, Plassac, France In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Assistance Dogs of the West PO Box 31027 Santa Fe, NM 87594